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Rob71 · 06-19-2009, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by PaulGo

Their fanboys were similar to lemmings and could not be persuaded by facts. If Amir told the to jump off of a cliff to save HD-DVD I believe some of them would have

because Amir said it was based upon sound technical reasons.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQqq3e03EBQ

PaulGo · 06-19-2009, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob71

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQqq3e03EBQ

I also like these two:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KNrxwl59I0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ly-Hb_n584c

sharkshark · 06-19-2009, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Dennis M

Billionaires fighting it out in public, now that's entertainment.

What's next, movie studios?

Oh, wait...

Penton-Man · 06-20-2009, 01:47 AM

How about a knight fighting it out with a billionaire, privately…………
http://www.businessweek.com/technolo...9074_tc024.htm

Don’t blame us.

Penton-Man · 06-20-2009, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

Man that is rough. No industry is immune.

Get the race WATCHED, so we can induldge in some critical analysis of the....

Turn open the petcock.
Find TDC with the kickstarter.
Crank the throttle ¼- ½ open, and

KICK!

I’m caught up with my asphalt Moto.
You and the doctor just have mercy if anyone screams “No Mas” due to the fumes.

Doctorossi · 06-20-2009, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Penton-Man

You and the doctor just have mercy if anyone screams “No Mas” due to the fumes.

Mmmmmmmm... Race fuel! Breathe deeply...

Bobby Henderson · 06-20-2009, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Penton-Man

How about a knight fighting it out with a billionaire, privately…………
http://www.businessweek.com/technolo...9074_tc024.htm

That's an article from 2005! Interesting in terms of the way back machine point of view. Still, it's like 4 year old news.

Today, it's possible to buy a new PC will a full featured Blu-ray burner for $1000. I'm pleasantly amazed at how many BD-R/DVD-RW combo drives I see built into so many HP desktops and notebooks for sale at Sam's Club, some offered for really cheap prices. Blu-ray is going mainstream whether anyone likes it or not. On the computer front I see BD supplanting DVD-/+RW drives within the next 12-18 months. Standalone DVD-only players will become a rare thing. One retailer is already selling a $99 BD player. DVD-only devices now have their days numbered. The transition to BD can happen quietly or with a big bang of publicity, but it is a transition that will not be stopped.

Doctorossi · 06-20-2009, 05:00 PM

Meanwhile, away from the motors for a bit...

I can't decide if I'm more jazzed at the arrival of our new CB or the delicious Setanta schadenfreude.

SquidPuppet · 06-20-2009, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Doctorossi

Mmmmmmmm... Race fuel! Breathe deeply...

Dangerous...that'll knock you on your bottom.

OK...so my prediction was 100% correct.

3-way tie at the top. Elbow to elbow test-fest. Great race.

Now lets talk about predictions for Assen. All 3 contenders love Assen, therefore, I call for a repeat. Or possibly...1. Lorenzo, 2.Rossi, 3. Stoner. Assen flows, so bike setup aint as critical. Brakes do not matter there and its easy to make the bike long and stable. No flickability needed. Add a link of chain and a half degree (

) to the forks and go. It's all about the rhythm

SquidPuppet · 06-20-2009, 06:50 PM

Did you guys see this? Read it without shedding a tear, I dare you. Touching stuff.

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=103816

SquidPuppet · 06-20-2009, 07:00 PM

I see the review is up for Burn Notice. It's comforting to know I wasnt

and that my eyes and DIY calibration must be somewhat OK.

SquidPuppet · 06-20-2009, 07:12 PM

Crazy people are in my town and will be doing insane things tomorrow.

Gotta admire them, even if they are a bit looney.

140.6 miles, self propelled and nonstop.

http://www.krem.com/news/local/stori....8f78691c.html
http://www.ironmancda.com/bike.html

Penton-Man · 06-20-2009, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

Did you guys see this? Read it without shedding a tear, I dare you. Touching stuff.

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=103816

Yes

, in fact many people in the O.C. woke up with their coffee and newspaper on a cloudy day this a.m. reading the article which was located on the front page of the LOCAL section……………

http://www.ocregister.com/articles/p...8059-home-show

HeavyHitter · 06-20-2009, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

Did you guys see this? Read it without shedding a tear, I dare you. Touching stuff.

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=103816

Wow...you're not kidding.

gearyt · 06-20-2009, 09:17 PM

There is still good in the world...

DenonCI · 06-21-2009, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Penton-Man

Yes

, in fact many people in the O.C. woke up with their coffee and newspaper on a cloudy day this a.m. reading the article which was located on the front page of the LOCAL section……………

http://www.ocregister.com/articles/p...8059-home-show

Wow...what a moving story. My prayers go out to the girls family.

Vincent Pereira · 06-21-2009, 12:59 AM

I read that yesterday, the Pixar folks are obviously really great people.

Vincent

Doctorossi · 06-21-2009, 05:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

Assen flows, so bike setup aint as critical. Brakes do not matter there and its easy to make the bike long and stable. No flickability needed. Add a link of chain and a half degree (

) to the forks and go. It's all about the rhythm

Quite correct, and that's why I lean toward your second order:

Lorenzo
Rossi
Stoner

Of course, I'd be happier with something like:

Rossi
Capirossi
Edwards

Kris Deering · 06-21-2009, 07:16 AM

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Texas Instruments sold DLP chip parts to TV manufacturers like Mitsubishi that were advertised as 1080p but really were not. Instead of 1920 X 1080 native resolution, the chips were only 960 X 1080 and used a "wobbulation" method to fake a 1080p image. I can't help but wonder if this new "4K" chip is another regurgitation of the wobbulation process, this time using a 2K chip to fake a 4K image.

True, but those wobbulation chips could still resolve single pixel on/off patterns at full 1080p, so what is the difference?

TI has since produced full 1920x1080 chips that are in use today.

Competition is always a good thing and having more than one 4K solution out there is a good thing for the industry, especially for display devices. Plus if the Sony 4K presentation I saw of Up is any indication, I hope Sony isn't the only 4K solution out there. I wasn't impressed at all. Didn't come close to the 2K DLP solution at my local D-Cinema.

Penton-Man · 06-21-2009, 04:18 PM

I agree.
I think competition may be a good thing in this case, esp. since TI supplies the stuff for Christie, Barco and NEC, all of whom individually at this time have more projectors installed in theatres than Sony does. For example, Christie alone I think has at the minimum 4,000 projectors installed in the U.S. to about 500 (rounding off) for Sony.

For the sake of the 4k digital pipeline and home theater enthusiasts, I just hope that the current DLP competitors (Christie, Barco and NEC) don’t make a counter proposal to Regal and thusly undermine the Regal/Sony agreement effectively delaying more 4k implementation in the theaters to some vague future date.

That would indirectly inhibit the chances of more feature films being finished in 4k (be it from film or digital acquisition).

06-20-2009, 07:00 PM	#9571
SquidPuppet Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Club Loop Blu-ray collection:277 Blu-ray reviews:27	Burn Notice Review I see the review is up for Burn Notice. It's comforting to know I wasnt and that my eyes and DIY calibration must be somewhat OK.

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06-20-2009, 01:47 AM	#9564
Penton-Man Retired Hollywood Insider Member since:Apr 2007	How about a knight fighting it out with a billionaire, privately………… http://www.businessweek.com/technolo...9074_tc024.htm Don’t blame us.

06-20-2009, 05:00 PM	#9568
Doctorossi Blu-ray Knight Member since:Feb 2009 4K collection:117 Blu-ray collection:463	Meanwhile, away from the motors for a bit... I can't decide if I'm more jazzed at the arrival of our new CB or the delicious Setanta schadenfreude.

06-20-2009, 06:50 PM	#9570
SquidPuppet Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Club Loop Blu-ray collection:277 Blu-ray reviews:27	Did you guys see this? Read it without shedding a tear, I dare you. Touching stuff. https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=103816

06-20-2009, 07:12 PM	#9572
SquidPuppet Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Club Loop Blu-ray collection:277 Blu-ray reviews:27	Crazy people are in my town and will be doing insane things tomorrow. Gotta admire them, even if they are a bit looney. 140.6 miles, self propelled and nonstop. http://www.krem.com/news/local/stori....8f78691c.html http://www.ironmancda.com/bike.html

06-20-2009, 09:17 PM	#9575
gearyt Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Henderson, NV Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:33	There is still good in the world...

06-21-2009, 12:59 AM	#9577
Vincent Pereira Banned Member since:Dec 2008	I read that yesterday, the Pixar folks are obviously really great people. Vincent

06-21-2009, 04:18 PM	#9580
Penton-Man Retired Hollywood Insider Member since:Apr 2007	I agree. I think competition may be a good thing in this case, esp. since TI supplies the stuff for Christie, Barco and NEC, all of whom individually at this time have more projectors installed in theatres than Sony does. For example, Christie alone I think has at the minimum 4,000 projectors installed in the U.S. to about 500 (rounding off) for Sony. For the sake of the 4k digital pipeline and home theater enthusiasts, I just hope that the current DLP competitors (Christie, Barco and NEC) don’t make a counter proposal to Regal and thusly undermine the Regal/Sony agreement effectively delaying more 4k implementation in the theaters to some vague future date. That would indirectly inhibit the chances of more feature films being finished in 4k (be it from film or digital acquisition).

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